Nicholas Lalley
Senior Energy Consultant (Specializing in Utility-Scale Renewables, BESS, & Grid Interconnection)
- Role
- Senior Energy Consultant at Sargent & Lundy
- Location
- Chicago, IL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Nicholas Lalley
I am an accomplished Senior Energy Consultant at Sargent & Lundy, leveraging extensive expertise in various sectors. I hold a Bachelor\'s and Master\'s Degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Cincinnati, complemented by an MBA from Xavier University. My specialized focus on Electrical Energy and SmartGrid is reflected in my minors.My career spans diverse fields including Transmission & Distribution, Nuclear Energy, Project Management, Data Centers, Renewable Energy, and Battery Storage. I excel in Relationship Management and Energy Consulting, bringing a comprehensive skill set to my role.What drives me is a robust work ethic and an intrinsic motivation to excel. Passion fuels my endeavors, compelling me to continuously strive for personal growth and excellence in all my pursuits.
Experience
Senior Energy Consultant
Apr 2023 — Present · Chicago, IL, US
Facilitates the development and financing of utility-scale renewable energy projects for electric utilities and Independent Power Producers (IPPs). My work bridges the gap between complex engineering analysis and commercial execution, covering Solar, Wind, BESS, Thermal, and emerging technologies like Hydrogen aviation and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).Core ResponsibilitiesOwner’s Engineer Services: Serve as the technical representative for project owners throughout the EPC lifecycle. I generate technical specifications for solicitations, evaluate contractor proposals, and conduct detailed reviews of electrical designs, calculations, and commissioning procedures to ensure quality and compliance.Grid Interconnection (Caribbean & Microgrids): Advise utilities on island grid stability, managing teams to perform steady-state, short-circuit, and stability studies for renewable integration and microgrid documentation.Independent Engineering (IE) & Due Diligence: Lead technical due diligence for project financing and asset acquisition. This includes reviewing PPA, EPC, and O&M contracts, and assessing execution plans and technology risks for investors.Financial & Performance Analysis: Validate project viability by assessing CAPEX/OPEX, performing precise energy generation analysis, and auditing financial models to support investment decisions.Emerging Technologies: Provide engineering support for novel energy solutions, including thermal energy storage, hydrogen-powered aircraft infrastructure, and Virtual Power Plants (VPPs).
Education
Saint Henry District High School
Pre-College Curriculum
2008 — 2012
University of Cincinnati
Master’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
2016 — 2017
University of Cincinnati
Bachelor’s Degree, Electrical Engineering
2012 — 2017
Xavier University
Master's Degree, Business Administration
Skills
- Time Management
- Public Speaking
- C++
- Library
- Matlab
- Comsol
- Screencasting
- Aspen
- Event Planning
- Recruiting
- Fundraising
- Prezi
- Communication
- Millennium Circulation
- Protective Relaying
- Verilog
- Engineering
- Microsoft Excel
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Team Leadership
- Customer Service
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Chemical Vapor Deposition (Cvd)
- Strategic Planning
- Social Media
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